I was part of the recall extension so lets see... Purchased Jan 2015 so I'm good through January 2017 plus 2 months extra so total of 11 months to go. Damn that creepped up FAST!
Less than a year ... Freaking ECU issue is back, code 065620
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update:
just got off the phone- Radio made late delivery, so no work yesterday. He thinks he can get to it today- raining here & there......so he has to clear a service bay for the sling....... will check at 5-ish this afternoon. (today is day #31.......) -
well the genius at Polaris wants the tech to unplug the newly installed factory radio & display and newly installed factory harness, and test drive.......SERIOUSLY?????? WTF. this completes day 34 in the shop
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I suggested to them to look at the new jumper harness, relay & fuse- they installed it Dec 12..... That is the ONLY electrical "mod" on mine.... Maybe they can check it after they get done joy riding with the unplugged radio tomorrow....... (Now, it is possible that there is damage to the main harness where the radio plugs in.... The old one really did have a burnt smell to harness & display.....)
I think some of the others who have had major problems had the lemon law behind them, and never got another slingshot. IF mine goes back to Polaris- I get a new red one. Not planning on being without my toy! -
The light relay is plugged into the fuse bock ... How freaking dumb would it be if this was bad?...
Will I already have the radio disconnected. So keep me posted. I guess we drew the short straws. So many guys not having any problems and then there is us....
When I take mine back in the OE air box will be reinstalled. I will also be disconnecting my driving lights that are using the factory fuse location and relay as well as the switch wiring. They will not be able to say it was caused by somethings I did. More people have done more intrusive things than the simple stuff I have done.
Hey Ruptured Duck, Whats up with your ride ? Any more issues ? Can I assist in any way?
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My offer stands as before to come and get it with the trailer and bring it wherever you need .Dont want you hurt trying to drive and it stall or drop to limp home mode.
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@Ruptured Duck thanks for the update. I hope they find the gremlin ASAP!
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When I first got the Slingshot my first code was 65571 (Cam Phase X not accurate)
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I had about 1200-1500 miles on my sling when I got that code- 65571, Cam Phaser X...... This was back in JULY, 2015. Polaris screwed around with a bunch of tests, tried to clear,----- finally replaced Cam Sensor. Nothing worked- even replaced parts. The CEL and code were on all the time. By the time I hit about 4000-4500 miles, the code went away by itself, and never came back........ I never stopped riding, as performance was not comprised- it was just a light, and I learned to ignore it.... Then, never had a light so much as blink until about 13,800 miles, when she went to shit.....
Wonder if it is my Red, they are trying to figure out.......... doubt that it is back there already, though.keep us posted!
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BTW- after about a week- I would call polaris, with my dealer case number, and open a "customer resolution case" with Polaris......... that way- you get your very own "specialist"......(similar to gov't employee)... you will be able to directly email and it will go to the same guy...... getting phone calls past the screener are a little "iffy", but it is a starting point. You will need this first line communication.
Make sure that you talk to your dealer first, and let him know you are calling, and why- Polaris' first line of defense is to call the dealer and give them a rash of sh#%-- why haven't you fixed this yet. -
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This is a comment to ALL... Here is my suggestion regarding a log for your Slingshot.
Because the Slingshot does not store or keep a record of codes after being cycled out I highly recommend that everyone keep a little log book in their SS. Anytime a code pops up (regardless of how minor) LOG IT! also put in important info like conditions and what was happening at that time. What were you doing and even what setting you had your radio set at.
The early 65571 code I got way back at 150 miles may or may not be important but being able to give that info to your tech is priceless.
I will never drive mine without the log book and a pen ever again.
Great idea , I have been putting mine in notes on the phone but if it is written you can give a copy directly to the Tech.. Thanks R D . Any update on yours ? Any more on July ride in north Ga ?
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no update. Plan to call tomorrow. I know its not going to happen over night. As the days stretch into weeks that's when they (Polaris and the dealer) will start to get tired of me.
squeaky wheels get greased at Corporate........ Silence on the part of the consumer is mana from heaven to those guys- recommend updates from dealer, but pressure on Polaris........ Dealer ends up getting his hands tied, and can only troubleshoot/replace what the geniuses tell him to do, since they are the ones footing the bill.
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Since my memory and penmanship suck I will take a pic with my phone of the dash that way they could have time and temp info from the machine itself.
